Best Ontario wines at the LCBO

Ontario wine is the home team at the LCBO, and the quality story is real: Niagara Riesling, Chardonnay, and traditional-method sparkling now compete honestly with imports at the same price, and Prince Edward County adds cool-climate Pinot Noir to the mix. Look for 'VQA' on the label — it guarantees the wine is made entirely from Ontario-grown grapes, unlike blended 'International-Canadian' bottles that share shelf space.

The rankings below cover VQA and Ontario-region wines currently in LCBO stock, refreshed daily. Whites and sparkling are the province's strongest suits in the data; for reds, cooler vintages favour Cabernet Franc and Gamay over Bordeaux-style blends. Icewine — Ontario's signature — is priced steeply everywhere, but the LCBO's selection is the widest you'll find.